Crime Rate in Wincheap: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wincheap

The total recorded crimes in Wincheap, Canterbury, UK in March 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wincheap crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wincheap, encompassing approximately 23,286 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
Wincheap Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Station Road East with total crimes: 15
  • Tyler Walk with total crimes: 8

How safe is Wincheap?

To understand the safety of Wincheap, we need to analyze Wincheap crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Wincheap reported a higher crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 1,411 crimes compared to 822. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wincheap witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wincheap experienced a greater number of crimes than the Canterbury average, with 1,129 crimes compared to 809. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wincheap witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Wincheap has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Wincheap Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wincheap has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 5.45 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Wincheap crimes were 1,411. The crime rate of Wincheap in 2024 was 60.59 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wincheap were around 1,129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.48 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)CrimesRank (Canterbury)
Westgate264 13,335 13,216 1
Heron176 22,077 22,188 2
Northgate161 41,902 32,031 3
Barton162 31,871 41,841 4
Gorrell100 61,285 61,390 5
St Stephen's63 8894 7873 7
Seasalter90 7647 9567 9
Sturry57 9665 8652 8
Herne & Broomfield30 10456 10529 10
Chartham & Stone Street29 12422 11404 11
Blean Forest30 11334 12265 14
Chestfield24 13327 13279 12
Little Stour & Adisham17 20233 17273 13
Beltinge21 16266 14232 16
Greenhill23 14242 16264 15
Reculver19 17256 15179 18
Nailbourne21 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe17 18170 19192 17
West Bay17 19206 18163 20
Tankerton11 21126 21152 21

Wincheap Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202522
December 202414
November 202411
October 202413
September 202421
August 202428
July 202423
June 202464
May 202418
April 202444

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202538
January 202540
December 202427
November 202435
October 202438
September 202436
August 202437
July 202424
June 202446
May 202439
April 202454

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 202514
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 202436
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202422
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20244
September 20245
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202519
January 20259
December 202411
November 202420
October 202415
September 202418
August 202413
July 20247
June 202416
May 20249
April 202419

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wincheap in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wincheap postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting19
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Station Road East (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Tyler Walk (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ledger Way (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Thanington Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Godwin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Stranger'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Bell Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stranger'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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